Heart & Lung Health

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 1, Part 2
January 3, 2022
Multivitamins slow brain aging; Ben Franklin was right—early bedtimes improve heart health, but only up to a point; Anxiety conclusively shown to alleviate anxiety; Covid shots and breast pain; Arginine improves efficacy of radiation for brain metastases; Fish intake curbs degenerative brain changes; Drinking coffee to offset sleep deprivation can cause blood sugar to soar. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Leyla Weighs In: What’s Causing Your Gray Hair?
December 31, 2021
Intravenous B1 improves survival in patients with septic shock; This lipoprotein is a better predictor of cardiovascular risk than LDL cholesterol in certain people; Vitamins C and E help elite athletes recover after competition; Is gray hair caused by a weakened immune system?

ENCORE: Natural Therapies for Heart Failure, Part 2
December 23, 2021
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Peter Langsjoen who, along with his late father Dr. Per Langsjoen, are acknowledged to be the pioneers of the clinical application of CoQ10 and ubiquinol in heart disease. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Tinnitus
December 22, 2021
Will Omicron be the last strain?; I got tinnitus after taking Wellbutrin. Is it in my inner ear or my brain?; I have headache, nausea, and fatigue every month now after following my cancer prevention protocol for the last 10 years. Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Shaky Hands

Study: Researchers discover how cells from tumors remain dormant for years before metastasis occurs; My parents insist I get the booster shot before visiting them in 2022. What are the potential risks for me?; My friend has shaky hands since his 20s, is now 75 and still, his hands shake. What do you recommend? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 18, Part 1
December 20, 2021
Biden issues grim prediction: “It’ll be a winter of severe illness and death”; Cases soar in New York—but hospitalizations and deaths ebb; Federal vaccine mandate reinstated by 6th Circuit Court; More evidence vaccination doesn’t “stop the spread”; Scientists studying Omicron predict it will elude current vaccines, therapies; New variant attacks upper airways, but less likely to infect lungs; After bad reactions to Moderna vax, a caller is reluctant to take booster; Pfizer pulls vax trials for kids 2-5; Authorities recommend against J&J shot; What’s the significance of protein in urine? High intake of herbs and spices curbs hypertension. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 18, Part 2

Omicron now the dominant virus in Florida wastewater—but only Delta has sickened locals; Natural therapies for COPD; Synthetic food dyes may set stage for colon cancer; Air pollution contributes to liver disease toll; A caller wonders if she has a hormone imbalance; New prescription eye drops cure reading woes; Exercise powerfully effective against anxiety; Boosters necessary for a healthy 40-year-old who’s already been double-vaxxed and had Covid? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Low Dose Lithium
December 15, 2021
Study: SARS-CoV-2 spike impairs DNA damage repair and inhibits recombination in vitro; Can low dose lithium be beneficial for mood enhancement for those taking thyroid replacement? Or is it contraindicated?; I recently had a bout of diverticulitis. What can I do to avoid another flare-up?; Is calcium citrate helpful for acid reflux?; What are your thoughts on silicon dioxide added to supplements?; Could you talk about restless legs syndrome? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 11, Part 1
December 13, 2021
Majority of Omicron sufferers vaxxed, boosted; Will Omicron overtake Delta? The problem with “leaky” vaccines; Pfizer study shows 3rd booster confers good protection vs. new variants; Why then is Pfizer CEO talking up 4th booster? Will coronaviruses evolve to be less deadly? New data suggest mix ‘n match vaccines work better; Vaccine developers unclear whether new vaccines targeting variants will be superior to existing shots; Shortage of test kits still hampers containment efforts. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 11, Part 2

Three new books chronicle pandemic missteps; Study reveals Covid targets fat cells; Does physical activity protect against severe Covid? Yogurt vs. hypertension; Why doesn’t DGL licorice raise blood pressure? Curcumin and boswellin vs. diverticulitis; An amino acid that can rescue patients with Covid pneumonia; Pushback begins against proposed NAC ban; Our bodies need exercise to age well; A ten-minute run can aid mental performance; How do you know if you’re taking too much thyroid medication? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.